The bells are ringingThe song they're singingThe sound is bringing the people roundThey hear the instructionsThey follow directionsThey travel great distances to the sound

The bells are ringingThe song they're singingThe sound is bringing the people round (the bells are ringing the song they're singing the sound is)They hear the instructions (bringing the people round)They follow directionsThey travel great distances to the sound (they travel great distances to the sound)

They are persuaded by the music of the bellsThey're not responsible for anything they do(no) the people know(no) the way to goThe bells are ringing, they hear the sound

They hear the sound (they hear the sound)They hear the sound (they hear the sound)They hear the sound (they hear the sound)They hear the sound

The bells are ringingAnd everyones walkingWith arms extended in a tranceForgetting their washingNeglecting the childrenThey're dropping all businesses at hand

A voice is telling them to act a different wayThey tilt their heads so they wont miss what it will say(no) and when it's so(no) there's this to knowThe bells are ringing, they hear the sound

The bells are ringingThe song they're singingThe sound is bringing the people roundThey hear the instructionsThey follow directionsThey travel great distances to the sound

They are persuaded by the music of the bellsThey're not responsible for anything they do(no) the people know(no) the way to goThe bells are ringing, they hear the sound

A girl with cotton in her earsIs shielded from the bells effectAs if by hidden signalThe people turn to face herOne thousand eyes are staringThey pull away her earplugs

The bells are pealingAnd they're revealingThe simple key to happinessIt isn't evilIt isn't goodIts only what the people miss

The bells explain what they've been lacking all alongThey were disorganized and that was what was wrong(no) and now they know(no) the way to goThe bells are ringing, they hear the sound

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